Scented Rhododendron Fragrantissimum. Regarded as one of the most fragrant rhododendrons fragrantissimum is a medium sized evergreen shrub of great beauty. Formosum fcc 1868 agm 2002.
Rhododendron fragrantissimum from burncoose nurseries rhododendron hybrids available online to buy information. Sometimes known as the himalayan rhododendron it is not really from the himalayas but has parents that are from that part of the world. Photograph by michael lewis courtesy helen crocker russell library of horticulture.
Beautiful strongly scented funnel shaped flowers in trusses of 2 to 3.
Blooming heavily in mid spring its large trumpet shaped frilly white flowers up to 2 5 in. It was old about 2 4m high and 2 0m in diameter and growing in the open with lawn all around. Wide 6 cm exhibit a bright yellow throat and are delicately blushed with pink on the outside. Formosum fcc 1868 agm 2002.